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 Teacher candidates complete a professional education program through the Woodring College of Education and at least one qualifying endorsement program offered by academic departments throughout the University. Teacher candidates and certificated teachers may also earn additional endorsements.  Program options for advising purposes may be downloaded from the table below. Refer to the WWU General Catalog for official curriculum.

 

  

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2007 - 2008 Endorsement Programs

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Biology Qualifying Endorsement Department of Biology
Chemistry Qualifying Endorsement Department of Chemistry
Chemistry and Biology Qualifying Endorsements Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics Qualifying Endorsements Department of Mathematics
Chemistry and Physics Qualifying Endorsements Department of Chemistry
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Dance Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement		 Department of Dance
Early Childhood Education Qualifying Endorsement Department of Elementary Education
Early Childhood Special Education and Special Education Qualifying Endorsements Department of Special Education
Earth Science BAE Earth Science Department of Geology
Elementary Education Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement (for Teachers)		 Department of Elementary Education
Elementary Education with Special Education Option (Outreach Program Sites)  Qualifying Endorsements
Additional Endorsement - Elementary (for Teachers)
Additional Endorsement - Special Ed. (for Teachers)		 Teacher Education Outreach Programs
English as a Second Language Additional Endorsement Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
English Language Arts Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement		 Department of English
French Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement		 Department of Modern and Classical Languages
German Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement		 Department of Modern and Classical Languages
Health and Fitness Qualifying Endorsement Department of Physical Education, Health & Recreation
Mathematics Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement		 Department of Mathematics
Middle Level - Humanities Additional Endorsement Department of Secondary Education

Music (Choral, General, Instrumental)

 Qualifying Endorsements

Department of Music
Physics and Mathematics Qualifying Endorsements Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department of Mathematics
Reading Additional Endorsement Department of Elementary Education
Science and
and one of the following:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Physics
     
 Qualifying Endorsements
(Science and Biology)		 Science, Mathematics & Technology Education
Qualifying Endorsements
(Science and Chemistry)		 Science, Mathematics & Technology Education
Qualifying Endorsements
(Science and Earth Science)		 Science, Mathematics & Technology Education
Qualifying Endorsements
(Science and Earth Science)
Department of Geology
 
Qualifying Endorsements
(Science and Physics)		 Science, Mathematics & Technology Education
Social Studies
(Choose program based on area of emphasis)		 Qualifying Endorsement
(Anthropology Emphasis)		 Department of Anthropology
Qualifying Endorsement
(Economics Emphasis)		 Department of Economics
Qualifying Endorsement
(Geography Emphasis)		 Department of Environmental Studies
Qualifying Endorsement
(History Emphasis)		 Department of History
Qualifying Endorsement
(Political Science Emphasis)		 Department of Political Science
Qualifying Endorsement
(Sociology Emphasis)		 Department of Sociology
Spanish Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement		 Department of Modern and Classical Languages
Special Education Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement		 Department of Special Education
Teacher Education Outreach Programs
Special Education and Elementary Education
(Bellingham Program Site)		 Qualifying Endorsements Department of Special Education

Theatre Arts

Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement

Department of Theatre Arts
Visual Arts Qualifying Endorsement Department of Art

 

 

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bulletDistance Learning Courses
 bulletTuition and Fees for Matriculated Students
bulletSpace Available Program for Non-matriculated Students (SPAN)
bulletState Assignment Policy and No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified Teacher Requirement
 bulletOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction Certification (OSPI)
bulletOSPI Educator Supply and Demand in Washington State 2006 Report

 

 

Endorsement Evaluation Instructions

  1. Link to the selected program option listed in the middle column of the table above (scroll up), which is provided in the form of an Endorsement Evaluation.

  2. Download and print the Endorsement Evaluation form. 

  3. Check off WWU courses you have completed.

  4. If you believe you have completed the equivalent of a WWU course requirement through another regionally accredited institution, write in the course rubric and number (e.g., ENG 321) next to the WWU course requirement. WWU course descriptions may be found in the General Catalog.

  5. Link to the applicable request form listed in the table below (scroll down); download, print, and complete. 

  6. Submit the request form and documents listed therein, in accordance with request form instructions.

Request Form

Description

Secondary Education MIT Program

Applicants to or students enrolled in a Secondary Education MIT Program.
Certificated Teacher Teachers wishing to earn an additional endorsement through Western. (Link to the  Certificated Teachers website for additional information on pathways to endorsements)
Current Teacher Education Student Other students currently in a teacher education program. (Elementary and Special Education students - consult with your education advisor for an evaluation of endorsements earned through your program.)
Prospective Teacher Education Student Prospective students may request a preliminary endorsement evaluation. A formal evaluation will be completed after acceptance into the program.

 

Dana Edward, Director
Certification & Accreditation
516 High Street / Miller Hall 202
Bellingham, Washington  98225-9088
Telephone: (360) 650-4630
Email: Dana.Edward@wwu.edu

  Updated: February 6, 2008  
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